why do schools allow kids outside the district stay although they do not pay taxes for the school
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I attended a school out of my district on a program called special assignment. We had no fees to pay due to taxes, and truthfully, I had never even thought about that question before. I assume that since its a state tax each school would receive their far share of the tax money which would correspond between the number of students they had at that school. and since everyone in this state pays the same tax you wouldnt have that problem. But I havent really given it much thought. =)
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When we lived in CA, the school got paid the tuition that the other district would otherwise have gotten, if teh aprents worked near by. Then they changed it for City Employees only. When local taxes became involved, they stopped accepting most transfer permits, alhtough I don't know if that was the reason. They also didn''t accept kids from other areas who needed anything "special".
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Different states address this question in various ways. In my state (MA) the town pays for the education - not the state. My elementary school district has a policy to not allow students from out of town to attend school. Our regional Middle/High School is different. It allows a small number and charges the per/pupil rate as tuition.
Both districts have certain special ed programs that invite students from other districts. Again, tuition is charged.
Both districts have certain special ed programs that invite students from other districts. Again, tuition is charged.
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Since it's the state that pays the school district for each child enrolled, it's not always an issue where the children come from. For instance, my daughter's school is near the border of two Valleys (which also mark the border between two cities and two (or more) school districts). Because her school is near a freeway, parents living in one valley but working in the other find it highly desirable. The school has a "Y" afterschool program there and many parents take advantage of it.
I know in the state of California, there are laws that allow parents to have children closer to them during the work day provided the school has room. No one has to pay fees to the school, the district or otherwise. There are other laws on the books that allow for school choice, provided there is room.
Just ask the school what programs they have available for parents outside the district.
I know in the state of California, there are laws that allow parents to have children closer to them during the work day provided the school has room. No one has to pay fees to the school, the district or otherwise. There are other laws on the books that allow for school choice, provided there is room.
Just ask the school what programs they have available for parents outside the district.
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1. Those schools may not be aware of the fact that those students live outside of the district. Some parents are very creative about using other addresses--especially if they have friends or relatives within the district.
2. If schools are aware that the students live outside of the district, those families have to pay a fee to allow their children to attend.
2. If schools are aware that the students live outside of the district, those families have to pay a fee to allow their children to attend.
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